VOLVO VNL (2022) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Volvo recalls 2022 VNL trucks with potentially broken air tank fasteners that could detach, causing crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2022 VNL trucks because air tank fasteners may have broken, risking detachment and crashes. This affects trucks purchased between specific dates and requires immediate dealer service. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81183-volvo-vnl-2022-air-tank-detachment-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81183-volvo-vnl-2022-air-tank-detachment-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V896000
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“Volvo VNL 2022: Air Tank Detachment Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81183-volvo-vnl-2022-air-tank-detachment-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #22V896000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V896000).
Why it’s dangerous
Broken fasteners can cause the air tank to detach from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. This happens because the fasteners were excessively tightened during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Volvo VNL trucks with the air tank bracket fasteners that may have broken. Heavy truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 VNL truck was purchased between December 2021 and December 2022. The recall was announced in December 2022 with owner notifications mailed December 16, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Reach out to Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to schedule free fastener replacement.
Get Replacement Fasteners
Dealers will replace the air tank bracket fasteners at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken, creating a risk of detachment during driving.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Your 2022 VNL truck was purchased between December 2021 and December 2022, and you received a notification letter mailed December 16, 2022.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to arrange free replacement of the air tank bracket fasteners.
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V896000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 22V896000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V896000 (June 12, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.